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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.70, 200.39 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.70, 200.39 and 127.29 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.70 : 200.39 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.70/200.39 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.70x = 200.39 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.70x = 25,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507.01/145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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